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Human Rights

Social Performance

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TD adheres to, and in many cases exceeds, all applicable labour laws and standards in every country where we operate. We have developed our own policies, guidelines and procedures to protect and promote human rights throughout our operations. Our Harassment, Discrimination and Violence in the Workplace Policy articulates our commitment to providing a work environment free from any form of harassment and unlawful discrimination.

HR 1 Percentage and total number of significant investment agreements and contracts that include clauses incorporating human rights concerns, or that have undergone human rights screening. NR
HR 2 Percentage of significant suppliers, contractors and other business partners that have undergone human rights screening, and actions taken. P
2013 Supplier Evaluation Performance
Initiatives In Progress We have 58 initiatives in progress at the time of reporting, a sourcing initiative can potentially include many suppliers under one project.  
Initiatives Concluded Total Number of Suppliers who completed TD’s Responsible Procurement Questionnaire (includes human rights screening questions) 85
Total Number of Suppliers Selected 37
Of which
  • All TD requirements were met
  • Requirements agreed to and a future follow-up date set
  • Short-term engagements – no follow-up required
 
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HR 3 Total hours of employee training on policies and procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trained. NR
HR 4 Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken. F

In 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, TD had no substantial complaints or incidents alleging discrimination upheld by a human rights tribunal.

HR 5 Operations and significant suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk, and actions taken to support these rights. F
Respecting Human Rights in Operations 2013 2012 2011
Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at significant risk 0 0 0
Respecting Human Rights in our Supply Chain
TD implemented a Responsible Procurement Policy, effective Nov 1st, 2012, and we now screen prospective suppliers on their policies regarding freedom of association, child labour and forced labour and ask them to report any incidents. In 2013, 85 suppliers were screened.
HR 6 Operations and significant suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labor, and measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor. F
Respecting Human Rights in Operations 2013 2012 2011
Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labour 0 0 0
Respecting Human Rights in our Supply Chain
TD implemented a Responsible Procurement Policy, effective Nov 1st, 2012, and we now screen prospective suppliers on their policies regarding freedom of association, child labour and forced labour and ask them to report any incidents. In 2013, 85 suppliers were screened.
HR 7 Operations and significant suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor. F
Respecting Human Rights in Operations 2013 2012 2011
Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labour 0 0 0
Respecting Human Rights in our Supply Chain
TD implemented a Responsible Procurement Policy, effective Nov 1st, 2012, and we now screen prospective suppliers on their policies regarding freedom of association, child labour and forced labour and ask them to report any incidents. In 2013, 85 suppliers were screened.
HR 8 Percentage of security personnel trained in the organization's policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations. NA
HR 9 Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous people and actions taken. NR
HR 10 Percentage and total number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews and/or impact assessments. NR
HR 11 Percentage and total number of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews and/or impact assessments. NR